1.2 APPLICABLE WARNING SIGNS
MAGNETIC FIELD STRENGTH
High magnetic field strengths during magnetising can lead to
health problems and negative eects on implants.
• Follow all general and specific regulations for the prevention
of accidents.
• Observe safety distances during magnetising.
RISK OF INJURY FROM HEAVY OBJECTS
Heavy objects may injure hands:
• Do not grip between objects and magnetising coil when
loading and unloading.
• Wear protective gloves.
SKIN IRRITATION THROUGH MATERIALS
Components in the chemical materials may lead to skin irrita-
tion or other health risks.
Always follow the safety instructions in the manufacturer’s
Safety Data Sheet when handling chemical materials.
HIGH ELECTRIC VOLTAGES CAN CAUSE LETHAL ELECTRIC
SHOCK AND BURNS
Work on the electrics of this unit must only be carried out:
• in compliance with applicable standards at the installation site;
• only by a qualified electrician.
IN AN EMERGENCY:
Immediately disconnect the ETT from the power supply.
The mains switch serves as a mains isolation.
• OFF position is marked ‘0’.
• ON position is marked ‘1’.
With the switch in the OFF position, the machine is isolated from the power supply
and the switch can be secured with a padlock.
1.3 EXPOSURE TO MAGNETIC FIELDS
DANGER TO LIFE FOR PERSONS WITH CARDIAC PACEMAKERS
Magnetic fields can interfere with cardiac pacemakers, insulin
pumps and other implanted devices.
DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT:
• if you have a pacemaker, insulin pump or other implanted device.
• if you are pregnant.
• if you are under 16 years of age.
The grey shaded zone in this diagram
(right) shows the area of increased expo-
sure to magnetic fields. The operator must
measure and mark out the safety distance
in their own workplace, and maintain that
distance from the magnetising device
during operation:
• peoplewithoutbody-implanteddevices:
0.5 m / 20”
• people with body-implanted devices
(e.g. pacemakers): 5 m / 16’ 5”
In addition, the operator must ensure that
• only authorised and trained personnel are working in these areas
• the permissible values for short-term and partial body exposure are not
exceeded
• personal protective equipment (PPE) is used to prevent over-exposure.
Important: magnetic fields can penetrate through walls!
The specified safety distance results from the limits set out in the accident
prevention regulations BGV B11 as of June 2001 of the International Directive
for the Limitation of Exposure by Temporary Change in Electrical, Magnetic and
Electromagnetic Fields (ICNIRP), 1998.
According to Accident Prevention Regulation BGV B11, the ETT machine is assigned
the magnetic exposure group 1. The exposure group 1 covers areas with controlled
access, like work places.
S = area of increased exposure
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